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as in cuddling
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kissing
By the end of it, people are of course kissing, because that’s what should be happening all the time.
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Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, kissing at the Grand Champions Polo Club as his team won the Royal Salute Polo Challenge.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Since then, additional photos have emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and seemingly kissing at a bar in 2020.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
One of our favorite celeb couples, Ciara and Russell Wilson, brought glitz and polished glamour to the room, and as always, the NFL player was a gentleman, kissing her hand and making room for his queen to shine.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Alisoun has previously tricked Absalom into kissing her butt by sticking it out the window just as Absalom leaned in, intent on kissing her other cheek.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
That same month, Deuxmoi reported that the pair had been spotted kissing at Rita's in London the week prior.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, kissing at the Grand Champions Polo Club as his team won the Royal Salute Polo Challenge.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Since then, additional photos have emerged of the two gambling at a casino in 2024 and seemingly kissing at a bar in 2020.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
One of our favorite celeb couples, Ciara and Russell Wilson, brought glitz and polished glamour to the room, and as always, the NFL player was a gentleman, kissing her hand and making room for his queen to shine.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Alisoun has previously tricked Absalom into kissing her butt by sticking it out the window just as Absalom leaned in, intent on kissing her other cheek.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
That same month, Deuxmoi reported that the pair had been spotted kissing at Rita's in London the week prior.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
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Other snaps show the gymnast relaxing by the large pool overlooking the waterfront and cuddling with her dog.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The couple shared an idyllic photo to mark the occasion, cuddling in the grass with their young and beautiful children, Prince George, 12, Prince Louis, newly 8, and Princess Charlotte, 10 and their dog, Orla.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Customers should boil water prior to washing their hands or face, brushing their teeth, drinking or cooking.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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When you’re done brushing your hair, air dry or diffuse your hair.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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The trio of pictures shows the couple first in fun, formal attire kissing behind Fleetwood's hat, then smooching along the water – a third image shows Fleetwood in the water.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The new couple was most recently spotted smooching and holding hands in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Friday, April 3, and getting coffees on Sunday, April 5.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sycamore examines her complicated relationship with her late grandmother Gladys, a renowned Baltimore artist, and begins by literally touching her paintings and collages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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To protect yourself, the CDC encourages washing your hands after touching birds, anything in their habitat, and their eggs.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pair posed on the electric blue carpet, hugging and embracing for the cameras.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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For background, photos showed Russini and Vrabel hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Arizona last month.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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What could be worse than snuggling and sitting on his lap?—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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